TangoNut News March 18 2026
lcom...@bigpond.net.au
Dear friends,
Great temperature for dancing so gather your friends together and have some fun.
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See you soon…
Lydia
Date Claimers
The latest information on special events, festivals and marathons is in the
Date Claimers section, later in the newsletter.
The calendar:
The TangoNut Calendar is your dance hub with the most up-to-date source of information on social tango dance events.
All the details and any changes to events are put in the online calendar first so check it if you are unsure:
TangoNut
Calendar
Recent calendar news:
-Details of the Sunshine Coast NeoTango Festival and the Sunshine Coast Tango Celebration added to the calendar
-Details of the ADT Special Milonga on Saturday 11 April added
This week in summary:
Milongas:
Friday 20 March – Love St Milonga
Saturday 21 March – 3rd Saturday Gold Coast Milonga
Sunday 22 March – Milonga TORO, Love St Sunday Tango and The Tango Club at the Sharks
Tuesday 24 March – Afternoon Tango
Practicas:
Saturday 21 March – Alma de Tango Practicalonga
This week’s Milongas / tango events
Friday 20 March 2026
Love St Milonga
7:45 – 11:15pm
Guest DJ Stuart
A relaxed and enjoyable evening of dance and friendship
10 Love St Spring Hill $15 pp Air-Con
www.e-tango.com.au/Wordpress/milongas-and-practicas-4/
Saturday 21 March 2026
3rd Saturday Gold Coast Milonga
Classic Tango
Burleigh Waters Community Centre
111-136 Christine Ave., Burleigh Waters
7:30-10:30pm
$20 Entry
Share plate supper
All proceeds to Milonga Para Los Niños
Celebrating 25 years supporting education, health and shelter for Argentine children.
Sunday 22 March 2026
Milonga TORO
Venue: TORO Bar & Kitchen, 55 Plaza Pde, Maroochydore
Time: 2.00-6.00pm
DJ: Cath
Cost: $10 (proceeds going to Para Los Niños)
You are welcome to join us for lunch at the venue. Table booked for 12.30pm
Love St Sunday afternoon Tango
DJ Greg
Drop in any time between 2 & 5:45pm for excellent tango music, floor and friendship in a relaxed ambience
10 Love St Spring Hill $15 pp Air-Con
www.e-tango.com.au/Wordpress/milongas-and-practicas-4/
The Tango Club at Southport Sharks
The Tango Club at Southport Sharks on Sunday evenings is back on the 2nd and 4th weekends!
It is on those Sunday's when TangoNut Milonga is not on.
From 8.00–10.30pm
Traditional & other music by DJs Ales and Jo-Anne
Large timber dance floor
Restaurant, café, bar, on-site parking, air-conditioning.
Free!
Entry to the Sharks club venue requires either a current Sharks membership card, or your driver’s licence.
Corner Olsen & Musgrave Avenues, Southport
For updates, check the facebook page for The Tango Club (Gold Coast, Australia)
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Afternoon Tango at the Sailing Club
Afternoon Tango is on at South Brisbane Sailing Club … Tuesdays 3.30pm until 7pm
68 Hill End Tce, West End.
See you there, Anton.
This week’s Practicas
Saturday 21 March 2026
Alma de Tango Practicalonga
When: 6.00 – 9.30pm
Where: 45 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba
Entry: $10.00 - card payment (contactless, transaction fee applies), cash, bank transfer
Preferred to bring your own dance partner but it is not essential. Everyone is welcome.
BYO drink and food.
Practilonga including an hour solo practice with Jason and Shirley for both Leader and Follower with some tips.
Please note: Alma de Tango Saturday Practicalonga runs Every Saturday unless notified of changes in TangoNut Calendar or newsletter; or through social media in Brisbane Tango group or Alma de Tango page.
Date claimers and recently added events:
Elysian Milonga - Saturday 28 March 2026
Tango Amigos are pleased to invite you to their first autumnal Elysian Milonga of the year on Saturday,
28 March. DJ Arda will guide the evening with a thoughtfully-curated selection of his favourite tango music. Nos vemos pronto!
When: Saturday, 28 March, 7pm – 11pm
Where: 36 Austin Street, Newstead
Cost: $15; pay at the door
More info:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1bFLBexFLv/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Byron Milonga - Saturday 28 March 2026
6pm - 9pm at 'Kulchajam' (1 Acacia St Byron Bay) with DJ Juana / champagne & snacks provided (+BYO) / great atmosphere / excellent dance floor / $20 entry.
All welcome/ come to dance / come to watch / come to socialise
Hoping to see you there, Jan
Love St themed milongas
April 3: Easter- themed “Treats & Tango” Love St Milonga will be a very good Friday for dancing
Noelia Hurtado’s Visit 9 – 14 April 2026
Thanks to Fabio's initiative on bringing the Queen of Rhythm back to Australia, collaborating with other cities, Noelia Hurtado's Brisbane leg of her 2026 Australian tour is currently set from 9th April to 14th April 2026 (subject to change), with a Special Milonga to be held on Saturday 11 April at Wellers Bowls Club, run by Alma de Tango.
Workshops:
Friday 10th April 17:00-20:15 Seminar
Saturday 11th April 13:00 - 17:15 Workshops
Sunday 12th April 13:00-17:15 Workshops
How to register:
Go to https://tangarinashirley.au
Click Event → Upcoming
Select Register Now (this will take you directly to the registration form)
Submit the form
If you have a partner, they will also need to submit a registration form. Price for Seminar and Workshop are per person.
ADT Special Milonga Saturday 11 April 2026
For catering purpose for this special event, booking is essential! Yeeeees, light dinner, fruit, snacks are catered! Bar service is also available!
Where: Wellers Hill Bowls Club 34 Esher St, Tarragindi QLD 4121
How to make reservation for the milonga:
- Go to www.tangarinashirley.au
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Click Event - Upcoming- Register now, choose Saturday milonga option. Alternatively email to tangarin...@gmail.com for reservation.
Sunshine Coast Neotango Festival 24 – 26 April 2026
Sunshine Coast Neo-Tango Festival – Sunshine Coast Tango
Cecilia Gonzalez and Luciano Bastos in Brisbane 13 - 20 May 2026
Hosted by e-tango
Sunshine Coast Tango Celebration 12 – 14 June 2026
Friday night, Saturday Afternoon and evening will be at the Millwell Road Community Centre and Sunday afternoon will be at the Toro Bar & Kitchen in Maroochydore.
Registration is open Sunshine Coast Tango Celebration – Sunshine Coast Tango
Moonlight Tango Festival 15 – 20 September 2026
Tickets & info: https://www.moonlighttango.org
Questions: in...@moonlighttango.org
Gala Milongas: Brisbane City Hall
Friday 18 Sept: 6 pm - 11:30 pm
Saturday 19 Sept: 6 pm - 11:30 pm
Sunday 20 Sept: 1pm to 6 pm and 6 pm - 11 pm
…plus workshops and other events
Maxi and Ayse in Brisbane 21 – 28 October 2026
Hosted by e-tango
Dos Mujeres Afternoon Milonga schedule for 2026
Thursday 1 January
Monday 26 January
Friday 3 April
Monday 6 April
Saturday 25 April
Monday 4 May
Wednesday 12 August
Monday 5 October
Thanks Mara and Vicki!
More info and links:
Access the
TNN calendar for details of all the practicas and milongas, throughout the week, up and down the South East coastline at:
http://tangonut.com/
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